Gosford 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THE COAST RACEDAY 9 MAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Slick tempo with Cha Cha Cha to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. VARJAK (2) was beaten just half a length in a Class 1 over this course and distance two back. Stepped up to 2000m and was outclassed in the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes subsequently. Back to a more suitable race today so despite 60kgs he looks the one to beat. STELLAR RHONDA (8) started favourite and dug deep to get the prize in heavy going first-up over 1400m at Nowra. Big class rise today but she strips fitter and is lightly raced so there is plenty more to come. BONDI BLOSSOM (6) stalked the leader then went home a touch too well at her latest appearance over 1500m at Newcastle. Nicely drawn and Small's claim brings her in well again. I AM WILD (7) has been racing well this prep, with a month or more between runs the key. Last start winner over the mile here and another big run looks on the cards. MONKHANA (1) improved sharply second-up last time out in town. Key runner third-up and back at the provincials. SUGGESTED PLAY: Varjak to win.
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MONKHANA
DENIM WYNEN 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG A P Giles, Ms C L Vincent & H Docherty Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Matcha Latte with 55.5kg at $21. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Rosehill 5yo+ Bm78 on April 6 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind No Drama carrying 54.5kg at $21. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Putting it together now and is well placed to play a big role. |
6 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 2 | 6x437 |
VARJAK
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A Kheir, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B J O'Brien, L Petagna, Madden Bloodstock, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Cookie Racing, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing, S A Lewin, A K Racing, G Clarke, P W O'Rourke, Mrs A M Perry, B Perry, C R Nelson & P Coffey At the latest run 7th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Storm Leopard with 56kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind I Am Wild carrying 60kg at $3.10. Back in his right grade and looks the testing material. |
10 M BELL |
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ALLAPERCANTO
JAKE HULL 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Equicom Legends (Mgr: Mrs K Stonnill), Mrs M Griffiths, Mrs B Akle, Miss K Bugden, L Dempsey, B Smith, Miss M Proud, Mrs R Moukarzel, Mrs J Wightley, Mrs K Mulcare, M Smith, V Quek, Mrs E Smith, Mrs T Everson, Mrs J Morgan, Miss C Kelly, Mrs K Leo, Dani's Troops, Mudgee's Finest PS & Hoppies and Co Last start 5th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 11 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind General Soho with 54.5kg at $12. The race before that second last of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 21 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Barrengarry with 55.5kg at $31. Deserves another chance. |
2 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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TIP TOP TIMING
CLARRY CONNERS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, Mrs E Kowalczuk, Dr M Kowalczuk, S Miller Last start 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Inspired Legend carrying 59kg at $51. Before that 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Toes In The Water with 57kg at $26. Not out of contention. |
8 DEANNE PANYA |
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FULL REGALIA
KAREN OWEN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston & W W Wright Last start 8th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind General Soho with 57kg at $17. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm82 March 30 over 1420m defeating Auzstar with 55kg at $7. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle. |
11 MADELINE OWEN |
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BONDI BLOSSOM
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Newcastle Prov Cl1 April 11 over 1500m defeating Rose Water carrying 53kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Is It Spectacular with 56kg at $15. Progressive filly who is expected to be in the finish. |
4 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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I AM WILD
RON QUINTON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall) Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently settled well back; won by a nose at this track Cl1 March 14 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating The Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Valiant Bomb carrying 56kg at $8.50. Can play a big role again. |
1 LOUISE DAY |
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STELLAR RHONDA
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Mrs A Reid & Mrs R M Reid Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by a head at Nowra Mdn April 5 over 1400m in the wet defeating Flying Party with 58kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on September 19 over 1600m, neck behind Brutal Eyes with 56kg at $2.60. Still has scope for improvement and is likely to feature again. |
5 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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CHA CHA CHA
CRAIG CARMODY 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on February 26 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Listen Sweetheart carrying 55.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on April 4 over 1625m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Coulter with 53kg at $21. Worth a look down in the weights. |
7 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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THEBES
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Ms V Green, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs M O Scott, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester & J W Kean Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Unreachable carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Monty Be Quick with 54.5kg at $6.50. Second-up record is sound - one for the exotics. |
3 C LEVER |
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NAY PEE CEE
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG P Criniti Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on March 28 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Olivia Twist carrying 55kg at $81. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on April 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Serpico carrying 55kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten. |
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